Philadelphia offers lower risk and more predictable returns, making it a stable choice for long-term real estate investment.

I see them as a high maintenance item that will not be as popular as you think they might.I would do a hot tub first if that could work.EDIT - So I just chatted with my neighbor and he spends about a 2 hours a month keeping his sauna in shape.

I was always surprised at its popularity despite a bold baby proofing motif.

After doing some initial research, Avail and Innago appears to be very popular Landlord software programs.

Not a bad choice if you're searching for a small group of people

Yale Assure with the wi-fi connecter/box inside, is our first choice!

My partner's family owns an STR, free and clear, worth between 1.8-2 million in a popular vacation destination.

Oregon is also an increasingly popular retirement destination, for primary and second home buyers that don't need to have STR permissions, the options and areas to invest are robust, and there is even high demand for upgraded and updated furnished mid term rentals to help off set operating costs.

Quote from @Zachary Jensen:Unfortunately it is a choice, not both. 

But looking at the scale of the operation I also understand he did not have another choice - tractors were not invented yet.The transition will not be quick and it will not be painless.